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Tercy Family History

Tercy Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Terry, Percy, Mercy, Berry, Troy, Merry, Darcy, Turco, Dery, Leroy

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Where is the Tercy family from?

You can see how Tercy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tercy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tercy families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Tercy family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tercy's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Tercy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Tercy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tercy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 42 immigration records available for the last name Tercy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 109 military records available for the last name Tercy. For the veterans among your Tercy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tercy lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Tercy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tercy in 1954 was 58, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tercy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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